The Rogers family drama has been captivating. The whole country watched it play out in the fall of 2021, when Edward Rogers tried to fire Rogers CEO Joe Natale. This ...
Building a Solid Foundation – Knowing your options when it’s time to issue shares
Once your startup begins to see success, discussions often turn to shares – namely, the amount that should be issued and who should gain equity in your company. Zeifmans’ experts teamed up with Cassels ...
Ontario tweaks Business Corporations Act, making it more business-friendly
This summer, two small but important amendments to the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) came into effect. These amendments eased restrictions on governance so that Ontario businesses can operate more efficiently, ...
Look before you leap – How to choose the right first financing for your startup
Securing the first round of financing for a startup can be both an exciting and overwhelming endeavour. Zeifmans partnered with business law firm Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP to help ...
BDC insights for tech companies looking for financing – and why your accountant should be your first stop
Securing financing from a top lender like BDC doesn’t depend on luck or a splashy pitch deck. There’s a surprising amount you and Zeifmans Technology and Startups team can do beforehand ...
Will stock option taxation changes hurt hiring?
Employers in Canada’s emerging industries like cannabis, psychedelics, and agritech are concerned about how upcoming changes to the taxation of stock options will impact their ability to recruit top talent. ...
Procurement prep and supply chain stability in 2021
Roughly a year ago, we published a blog post outlining the ways in which businesses needed to pivot in order to succeed amidst early–COVID supply chain shortages. Little did we know that ...
Thriving during economic recovery: A guide for businesses
Have you stopped to poke your head up yet? For many Canadian businesses, the last year has felt like competing in an Olympic-level hurdles race. We’ve weathered one challenge after ...
Plant protein packs a punch in Canadian markets
It’s been predicted that the plant-based food market will be worth an estimated $74.2 billion[1] by 2027. We’re not talking about your mother’s tofu anymore – plant protein foods come ...